Originally posted by StSanta
Interesting thread. Thanks martlet for the update there - you're saying that it only has meaning with regards to meeting in Oslo, and not otherwise?
Ok, before I get roped into a "you don't know jack" debate, here is my stance.
First, I could give a crap what happens to him. Second, he'll be dead or in prison soon whether we release him or jail him.
Now, to answer your question.
On one of the news channels they were interviewing someone that helped write the Oslo Accords. I don't remember the guys name or the syndicate, so just disregard everything I say on this topic if you'd like. I'm just repeating what the guys said.
He said the Oslo Accords were to allow peace talks to happen in the region. Gaza etc. He used the likeness to diplomatic immunity. He said if you were there, participating in peace talks, you couldn't be arrested. Once you left you were on your own.
He also said a federal law passed allowing the US to arrest and prosecute people for murdering US citizens internationally wasn't passed until after the incident took place. I can't remember what law he was referring to, and haven't looked for it. Assuming everything he said is true, the US wouldn't have a basis for prosecuting him anyway, so we really don't have a choice but to give him to Italy.
Again, I'm just repeating what I heard.